I Reincarnated as the Villain Who Bullies the Protagonist in an Erotic Game, but I Just Want to Stay a Nobody, Yet Somehow the Heroines Keep Obsessing Over Me - Episode 42: Kana After the Bath

Episode 42: Kana After the Bath

Back at home, I pulled out the ingredients we bought from the eco-bag. Some went into the fridge, while the ones I needed right away were placed on the kitchen counter.

“I’m going to take a bath now.”  “Got it. I promise I won’t come anywhere near.”
“Hehe. I know you’re not that kind of guy, Nishikikouji-kun.”

Saying just that, Kana disappeared into the changing area. Still, her sense of humor is kind of a mystery… She’s usually expressionless but sometimes laughs at the strangest things.

“Well, anyway, let’s get started on the fried rice.” I tied on the apron I had just bought.

The fried rice I’m making this time is probably the kind most people think of when they hear “fried rice.” Although to be honest, I’m not entirely sure what “typical fried rice” even is. Still, I’m aiming for the kind that comes to mind for most people.

Back in my previous life, whenever I felt too lazy to cook, I’d whip this up a few times.”I wonder how long Kana will take to finish her bath…”

Considering how cold she must have been, and the fact that she’s a girl, it might take her some time. Maybe an hour? No, that sounds too long.

“I’ll just prep everything for now. Stir-frying doesn’t take that much time, anyway.”

If I start stir-frying after Kana finishes her bath, the fried rice will be ready to serve fresh and hot.

I checked the time and started chopping up the ingredients. Just as I finished, I heard the sound of a door sliding open. Kana had only been in the bath for about ten minutes but she was already done.

While I was in the kitchen, Kana came into the living room wearing the clothes I had lent her. Since she’s pretty short, my sweatshirt looked almost like a dress on her. But then it hit me—

“Wait, what about the bottoms…?!” “They were too loose, so I left them.”
“Still, you’re showing way too much!”  “My underwear’s not visible, so it’s fine.”

“Well, yeah, but still…!” True, her underwear wasn’t visible. But the hem of the sweatshirt barely covered anything, and most of her smooth, pale thighs were completely exposed.

This is… a little too much. Fresh out of the bath, she smelled amazing, and her slightly damp appearance made her look even more alluring.

In short, she looked seductive. “Do you need a belt? If you cinch it at the waist, you could wear the shorts.”

“I don’t need it.”  “Oh, uh, okay… Just be careful, since you’re showing a lot.”

She gave a small nod and then quietly peered into the frying pan.

“Fried rice?”  “Yeah. You requested it, so I gave it a shot.”
“It smells really good.”  “Glad to hear that. It’s been a while since I made fried rice. I’ve been eating a lot of hot pot lately.”
“Even though summer’s almost here?”  “Well, when you’re too lazy to cook, hot pot just becomes the default.”

Though honestly, I’d been so busy with study groups lately that I’d been relying more on pre-made meals than cooking for myself.

“Thank you, Nishikikouji-kun.”  “You don’t need to thank me. This is just me being nosy because I couldn’t leave you alone.”

“…Okay.” After a brief pause, Kana nodded softly.